soothed; soothing
1
: to please by or as if by attention or concern : placate
3
: to bring comfort, solace, or reassurance to
music soothes the soul
: to bring peace, composure, or quietude
soother
noun
Examples of soothe in a Sentence
The waiter tried to soothe the angry customer.
This cream soothes aching muscles.
Her nerves were soothed by a warm bath.
Nothing can soothe their pain.
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The swamp soothed her as a mother might, with its cool shade and lilting lullaby.
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Frisch initially believed that lending could be used to offset lower numbers, but conversations with contacts soothed those concerns.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The color expert points out the hue's soothing nature and refreshing vibe that turn an ordinary bathroom into a personal retreat.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
The swamp soothed her as a mother might, with its cool shade and lilting lullaby.
—Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
Frisch initially believed that lending could be used to offset lower numbers, but conversations with contacts soothed those concerns.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for soothe
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“Soothe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soothe. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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